Environmental Engineering Intern

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Environmental Engineering Intern in Washington, D.C. applying engineering knowledge and learning business skills in a consulting career.

Posted 4/16/2026internshipWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $23 - $32 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Researching, collecting, organizing, and summarizing environmental and historical documents;
Technical writing of reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
Data input and analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures;
Follow instructions and interact with engineers, scientists, geologists, office administrative staff, contractors, and construction personnel;
Assist with environmental due diligence (Phase I/II ESAs);
Potential for fieldwork such as site visits, soil and groundwater sampling, stormwater inspections, in-person historical research at Washington, D.C. area repositories, and drilling and contractor oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently registered in a Bachelor’s or Master’s university degree program in a relevant science or engineering discipline.
Degree focus area in civil, environmental engineering, geology or environmental science, or related field.
Upper division (e.g. junior, senior) or Master’s enrollment.
Experience with Microsoft Office.
Outstanding academic credentials and exceptional interpersonal, technical writing, and problem-solving skills.
Local candidates preferred for the potential ability to return for additional internships no relocation provided.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick and personal paid time off
medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical writingdata analysisenvironmental due diligencesoil samplinggroundwater samplingstormwater inspectionshistorical researchreport writingpreparing mapspreparing tables

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillscommunication skills